2000 Rover 75 vs. 1988 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 2000 Rover 75 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volkswagen Corrado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volkswagen Corrado would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado (139 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 2000 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rover 75 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado (168 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rover 75. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rover 75 | 1988 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 75 | Corrado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |
